Myofunctional Therapy

Myofunctional Therapy works on the function of the tongue, lips, palate, and other muscles involved in speech, swallowing, and breathing.

Signs of Orofacial Difficulties

• Mouth Breathing
  
• Snoring
  
• Tongue Thrust
  
• Difficulty making sounds like, "s, z"
  
• Difficulty chewing or swallowing foods
  
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Benefits of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

Are you or your child having a hard time chewing or manipulating food or drink in your mouth during feeding? 

Using different therapeutic approaches, including Talk Tools and the Beckman Oral Motor program, our therapists work to improve oral muscle strength, chewing skills, and tongue use during feeding. 
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Children and adults with feeding or drinking difficulties may present with atypical behaviors, such as not accepting age-appropriate foods, or accepting only a restricted variety  or quantity of food or liquid.

Evaluation Process

Are you or your child having a hard time initiating or completing a swallow after taking in food or liquid?

Using different therapeutic approaches, including Talk Tools and the Beckman Oral Motor program, our therapists work to encourage safe swallowing during feeding.  

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​Children and adults with swallowing difficulties may not accept age-appropriate foods, may choke on foods or drinks, or may only accept a restricted variety or quantity of foods or drinks.

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